Atlantic City

Marshall and Lily drag the gang to Atlantic City to elope, and their quest to overcome the three-day wait for a marriage license crosses them with some Chinese gamblers, a ship captain, and a sexy novelty shirt.

Quotes (16)

Marshall: (calling on the phone) Yeah! So, now, she's gone and the wedding's off. // What do you call someone who just takes off and leaves like that? What do you call that?! (shocked on the reply) Th-that's a little strong. I can't believe you used a word like that! Geez, Grandma!

Barney: I can get us that money.
Ted: How?
Barney: Have you noticed that all day Chinese men keep coming up to me?
Ted: Yes. Have you noticed I haven't asked about it because I'm too afraid of the answer?

Ted: Wait, wait, wait! I don't understand! People get married in Atlantic City all the time. Registrar: Yes, they do but they don't elope. They choose Atlantic City for its white sand beaches, world-class amenities and exotic Riviera feel. Lily: Have you been outside?! Ted: There is half an orca whale rotting not 20 feet from the cabana!

Registrar: You are aware that this is not Las Vegas.
Robin: Tell me about it. In Vegas casinos pump in oxygen. Here, most guests bring their own.

Barney: Ah, AC. Always in decline, never hitting bottom. It's good to be back, old friend.

Music Featured In This Episode:
The song during Marshall and Lily's wedding is called "Sink to the Bottom" by Fountains of Wayne, of their self titled 1996 album.

Trivia (2)

While they indicate having to go to international waters to marry, and even mention the twelve miles to get there, while on the boat the view of the Boardwalk casinos is that which would be seen from no more than a few hundred yards offshore.

Even though the keno receptionist calls out #35, and then #27, neither of these numbers lights up on the keno board in the background.